Tomatoes, squash and peppers are done and it’ll soon be time to prepare for fall planting.
Fall seed packets are available for $12. Ask a garden member or contact Seed and Plant Chairperson, Ray, to get your seeds.
The 2015 seed packet includes these herbs and vegetables, selected especially for the Houston winter climate.
| Arugula | Regular | Sep-Mar | broadcast near surface |
| Beet | Early Wonder | Oct-Mar | 4″ sq / 1/2″ deep |
| Beet | Boldor | Oct-Mar | 4″ sq / 1/2″ deep |
| Bok Choy | Joi Choi | Oct-Jan | 6″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Broccoli | Arcadia | Oct, Jan-Feb | 15″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Brussels Sprouts | Churchill | Oct | 1′ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Cabbage | Alcosa | Oct-Feb | 15″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Carrot | Mokum | Sep-Mar | 2″ sq / near surface |
| Carrot | Purple Haze | Sep-Mar | 2″ sq / near surface |
| Cauliflower | Snow Crown | Oct | 18″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Celery | Cutting Celery | Sep-Oct | 1′ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Chard | Bright Lights | Oct-Dec, Jan | 15″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Collards | Flash | Oct-Jan | 18″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Cilantro | Calypso | Oct-Nov | 6″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Cress | Cressida | Sep-Feb | 4″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Dill | Hera | Sep-Nov, Feb | 15″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Kale | Red Russian | Oct-Feb | 15″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Kale | Toscano | Oct-Feb | 15″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Kohlrabi | Winner White | Nov-Dec | 1′ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Kohlrabi | Azur Star Purple | Nov-Dec | 1′ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Lettuce | Black Seeded Simpson | Oct-Mar 15 | 6″ sq / near surface |
| Lettuce | All Star Lettuce Mix | Oct-Mar 15 | 6″ sq / near surface |
| Lettuce | Red Salad Bowl | Oct-Mar 15 | 6″ sq / near surface |
| Mustard | Mizuna | Sep-Apr | 6″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Mustard | Red Giant | Oct-Dec | 8″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Mustard | Ruby Streaks | Oct-Dec | 8″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Mustard | Tatsoi | Oct-Dec | 8″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Parsley | Darki | Oct-Feb | 1′ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Parsnip | Javelin | Sep-Nov | 4″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Peas | Cascadia Sugar Peas | Oct, Dec | 2″ on both sides of trellis |
| Peas | Oregon Giant Snow Peas | Oct, Dec | 2″ on both sides of trellis |
| Radish | Easter Egg | Oct-Mar | 2″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Radish | French Breakfast | Oct-Mar | 8″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Sorrel | French | Oct-Nov | 2″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Spinach | Olympia | Oct-Dec | 8″ sq / 1/2″ deep |
| Turnip | Hakurei | Sep-Feb | 4″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
| Turnip | Purple Top | Sep-Feb | 4″ sq / 1/4″ deep |
Need more info on Fall Gardening? Long time organic gardeners, Gary Edmondson and Ray Sher will teach Fall Vegetable Gardening on Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 PM at the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. This class is free to WCG members and $20 for non-members. Register here.